Green Academy and
Center for Sustainability
History of the Green Academy
 Sustainability Entered
Conversations and Development
 in Construction
 in Healthcare Maintenance
 New Executive Vice President, Dr
Craig Follins
 Green Academy in January, 2008
 Test prep
 Basics
Sustainability Throughout
the Curriculum
 Renewable Energy Degree Sequences
 Construction Technologies
 Environmental Health and Safety
 Landscaping and Horticulture
New Areas
Focused Professional Development and Workforce Training
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Green Building and Community (the Built
Environment)
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Pathways out of Poverty Through Green,
Sustainable Jobs
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Sustainable Healthcare
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The Advanced Energy Economy
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The Green Business Innovation Center
Green Building and Community
(the Built Environment)
 New Construction
 Food Industry
 Restoration
 Real Estate
 Deconstruction
 Commercial Leasing
 Energy Efficiency
 Sustainable Finance
 Interior Design
 Ecosystem Restoration
Pathways Out of Poverty Through
Green, Sustainable Jobs
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Cleveland Mayor’s Office
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Foundation and Private Sector Interest
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Unique Features
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Three Level Academic Plan
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Concurrent Pilots [ Cleveland and Oakland ]
Placement is the Primary Evaluation
Academic Foundations
Skills Development
Certifications and Industry Specific Training
Four Job Areas
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Solar
Wind Technologies
Deconstruction
Energy Efficiency
Sustainable
Healthcare and
Institutional
Facilities
Operations
 Clinical Areas
 HC Disposal
 HC Facilities
Maintenance
The Advanced Energy
Economy
 Sustainable Economics
 Energy Performance
 Sustainable Investing
 Solar
 Manufacturing
 Wind
 Printing
 Transportation
 Renewable Energy
Generation
The Green Business
Innovation Center
 Start-up Services
 Legal, Financial, Business
Training
 Public Sector Advocacy
Warrensville Heights
Lakewood
Incubator, Accelerator
Contracts and Partnerships
 Finishing Contractors Association / Finishing Trades
Institute.
 ODOD Program.
 GACS@Tri-C and The Great Lakes Institute for Energy
Innovation
 Affiliation with Research Entity – Case Western Reserve
University
 Contracts
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CMHA Facilities.
County Facilities Maintenance
Healthcare Facilities
Regional Potential
Components of Wind Turbines
Employees
At Potential
Companies
State
California
Rotor
Nacelle
&
Controls
Gearbox
& Drive
Train
Generator
& Power
Electronics
Tower
102,255
25,226
52,490
1,380
14,889
8,270
Ohio
80,511
30,578
33,367
6,360
3,372
6,834
Michigan
66,550
27,719
30,241
2,466
926
5,198
Texas
60,229
15,191
28,339
1,678
3,006
12,015
Illinois
57,304
20,001
24,193
5,520
3,143
4,447
Indiana
53,063
18,962
20,359
4,783
2,633
6,326
Pennsylvania
50,304
16,647
20,844
2,565
1,997
8,251
Wisconsin
48,164
17,795
21,317
3,796
567
4,689
New York
47,376
10,855
24,188
4,020
5,966
2,347
South Carolina
20,532
4,398
4,510
6,780
1,765
3,079
Source: Renewable Energy Policy Project, September 2004
Revenue
Green Academy and Center for Sustainability
Jul
Jun
2008
May
Apr
Mar
Feb
Progress To Date
Jan
Dec
Nov
Oct
Sep
Aug
2007
Jul
Jun
May
Apr
Mar
Feb
Jan
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MORE TO COME TO WEDD
in Sustainability
 Eco-Lounge
 LEED Model
 Green Principles throughout Tri-C
The Challenge
Balancing
Promotion
Development
Administration
Green is the new Gold
Leo Russo
Cuyahoga Community CollegeGreen
Academy and Center for Sustainability
4400 Richmond Rd.
Warrensville Hts., OH
( 216) 548 – 2864
Leo.Russo@Tri-C.edu
Green Academy and
Center for Sustainability